Bill > A00165

This bill amends the Social Services Law to modify the provisions related to the recovery of property from persons who have fraudulently failed to disclose property and liens for medical assistance on claims and suits for personal injury. Key provisions include: 1. Repealing Section 103 of the Social Services Law and amending Section 104 to allow public welfare officials to bring actions against persons who fraudulently failed to disclose real or personal property during the application or recertification process, and to recover the cost of such assistance up to the value of the undisclosed property. 2. Amending Section 104-b to replace "public assistance and care" with "medical assistance" when referring to the liens that can be placed on personal injury claims and suits, and making other technical changes to the lien provisions. 3. Repealing Section 131-r of the Social Services Law. The bill aims to enhance the ability of the state to recover property and medical assistance costs from individuals who have failed to disclose their assets during the application process.

Health and Social Services

https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00165&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y